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Gas-Canister Bombs Hit Three Greek Politicians, Injure Nestora

7/1/2026

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Improvised gas-canister bombs exploded at three New Democracy politicians' homes in Thessaloniki early Wednesday, injuring several people.
The blast set fire to candidate Afroditi Nestora's vehicle, causing her hand burns while she tried to extinguish it.
Five people were hospitalized, including Nestora, whose 70-year-old mother remains intubated in intensive care.
Government spokesman Pavlos Marinakis called the attacks murderous as Greece’s counter-terrorism unit, noting motorcycle-riding attackers, has taken over the case.

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Improvised gas-canister bombs exploded at three New Democracy politicians' homes in Thessaloniki early Wednesday, injuring several people.
The blast set fire to candidate Afroditi Nestora's vehicle, causing her hand burns while she tried to extinguish it.
Five people were hospitalized, including Nestora, whose 70-year-old mother remains intubated in intensive care.
Government spokesman Pavlos Marinakis called the attacks murderous as Greece’s counter-terrorism unit, noting motorcycle-riding attackers, has taken over the case.